“Denbigh College has proved to be inspirational to many people from the town so the announcement that Coleg Llandrillo was intending to close the site in a matter of months was understandably met with a degree of anger,” said Mr Ruane.

“Numerous people told stories of how the college had helped them and they were clearly concerned with how this decision will impact on their lives and the future opportunities of other people in the town.

“Ann Jones AM and I have met with the Principal of Coleg Llandrillo to raise our objections and to relay those of our constituents to the proposed closure and we hope that these are taken seriously by the college.”

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Ann Jones added: “I have already raised this within the Welsh Assembly as I have many concerns over how Coleg Llandrillo has gone about making this decision – with little or no consultation whatsoever.

“The impact of this closure could be devastating for younger people and adults looking to improve their education within Denbigh.

“Transport from the town to other colleges across North Wales isn’t straightforward and it could also mean additional costs for people who have to organise childcare.

“This decision will have an impact on the future employment prospects for people in Denbigh and needs to be seriously reconsidered by Coleg Llandrillo.”

Denbigh Community College (Image: Daily Post Wales)

There are 93 full-time students who attend the further education facility at Denbigh Community College who are due to finish their courses in September.

But 35 full and part time staff are being given the option to relocate to other sites at Rhyl or Rhos-on-Sea, retrain or take voluntary redundancy.

The group say the decision to close the centre in Denbigh was made as a result of a curriculum review of full time provision across Grwp Llandrillo Menai.

“This was carried out to make sure that the Grwp’s education and training provision continues to meet the demands of learners, employers and local communities and also to make sure that it is cost effective in light of emerging external factors,” a statement says.

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Factors include a “region-wide demographic drop” in the number of 16-19 year olds, resulting in lower class sizes, the increase in the popularity and availability of apprenticeships as an alternative option to full time education, a focus on delivering education programmes to meet the economic priorities of the area, as opposed to purely widening participation, plus wider economic factors such as an increase in costs against a static public sector income.

One concerned resident said the college offers countless courses, including courses for adults with learning difficulties.

They said: “We are turning our backs on community spirit and achievement which we should be proud to say is of the utmost importance to us. We are losing sight of the fact that education is a priority and a privilege to be able to offer, NOT a money making exercise. Education should not be a business it should be available and accessible for all, everywhere.”